Published on 12, July, 2020
The start of my youngest daughter's assessment process for Autism by CADU (Child Assessment and Development Unit) has come around a lot quicker than I expected it to. We had a letter this morning explaining that she will be visited at home by a Paediatric Nurse Specialist next Tuesday morning. She'll also have to have the ADOS assessment at CADU; Be assessed at her Nursery by one of the professionals involved and a Multidisciplinary Team assessment at CADU, all on different dates. I'm relieved that we're finally getting closer to getting an actual specific diagnosis for her rather than the interim diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay. I've said to a few people before that although I think there is also some rare genetic disorder involved too, she's definitely 'on the spectrum', she's got too many of the same traits as myself not to be on the spectrum. Having her helps me to understand my own quirks better. Hopefully the assessment process goes well for her!
It's like a triathlon! You're part way there now x
Anxious times... But this is progress.
Well, litlun had a two hour assessment at home this morning. The lady who was assessing her was very thorough! It was quite over stimulating for little lady but he's asleep now! Next stop will be an assessment at her Nursery.
Thank you
Stay strong, we are here for you :)
Thank you. I'm just glad that we're finally getting somewhere with getting her assessed and getting to the root cause of her disabilities.
I imagine you must be feeling a mixture of relief that it's finally coming and also nervousness about what will happen. It must feel like a big responsibility for you to be involved with as a mother. Best of luck with all the assessments!
Thank you.
It's all very very complicated. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly